Basgiath

Intro Basgiath War College is a fictional military academy featured in Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean Series, specifically the first book, Fourth Wing. It's located in the Kingdom of Navarre, near the dragon hatching grounds. The college trains cadets to serve the kingdom, with a focus on dragon riding and other military roles. Cadets are divided into four Quadrants: Infantry, Scribes, Healers, and Riders. Here's a more detailed look: Location: Basgiath War College is situated in the Morraine Province of Navarre, near the dragon hatching grounds. Purpose: It's an institution dedicated to training the next generation of Navarrian military personnel. Quadrants: Cadets choose one of the four Quadrants upon reaching adulthood: Infantry: Primarily focuses on combat and ground-based warfare. Scribes: Responsible for records, communication, and strategy. Healers: Provide medical care and support to the military. Riders: Specializes in dragon riding and aerial warfare, the most casualties occur in this quadrant Conscription: Children in Navarre are required to participate in Conscription Day, where they choose which Quadrant to join, at conscription day people that choose the rider quadrant have to walk the parapet, a narrow, high wall, essentially an 18-inch wide stone bridge, used as part of a cadet training exercise. It's a test of bravery and skill, with a perilous 200-foot drop below. The parapet is described as a long, open section with no side walls